Accounting

Accounting majors learn skills vital for every organization, from multi-national companies to government agencies and nonprofits. We provide the foundation you’ll need to prepare for professional tests like the Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) examination.

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Overview

What is Accounting at WVU like?

Description

We have a rich heritage of producing successful accounting professionals and business leaders. Our graduates excel on professional examinations, and the majority who seek employment upon graduation are successful.

With a strong alumni network and a solid reputation among major accounting firms, we have an excellent record of placing students in the accounting profession.

Junior Preview Days Open Houses

High school juniors: Finding the right path can begin at Junior Preview Days, a series of open houses the week of Monday, April 15. Junior Preview Days are designed to help you explore the possibilities and set your sights on the future you’ve always imagined. Register today!

Research and Academic Opportunities

A forensic accounting focus permeates most of our courses. Our faculty received a U.S. Department of Justice Grant to develop a forensic accounting curriculum for the U.S.

Tutoring is available through the Business Learning Resource Center, as well as a special program for ACCT 201 students that is led by recent students who were successful in the course.

Early College Program

Get a head start (and save money) in our High School ACCESS program for high school students. Choose from online, on-campus or dual credit courses that fulfill requirements for general education or Accounting. Online courses to consider for this major include:

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Careers

What can you do with this degree?

Possible Careers

Wondering what you can do with a degree from WVU's Accounting major? Check out these ideas from WVU Career Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
Possible job titles for this career include: Accountant.

Direct and coordinate financial activities of workers in a branch, office, or department of an establishment, such as branch bank, brokerage firm, risk and insurance department, or credit department.
Possible job titles for this career include: Banking Center Manager (BCM).

Courses

What are the courses like in Accounting at WVU?

Major Map

For a program overview, learning goals and course descriptions, visit the course catalog.

Cost and Aid

How much does Accounting at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates for the 2018-19 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current West Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Ways to Save

Early College Program

Get a head start (and save money) in our High School ACCESS program for high school students. Choose from online, on-campus or dual credit courses that fulfill requirements for general education or Accounting. Online courses to consider for this major include:

Extra Merit-based Scholarships

Incoming freshmen to the John Chambers College of Business and Economics may qualify for merit-based scholarships based on GPA and SAT/ACT test score. No additional application is necessary. These scholarships are in addition to University scholarships.

Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU. In addition to guaranteed admission agreements Accounting has transfer articulation agreements with:

Related Programs

What other options does WVU have?

Along with preparing you to start your own business, this major will teach you to use your creativity to solve business problems or help existing organizations launch new products and enter new markets.

Where is WVU?

West Virginia University located in Morgantown, is located about 70 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. Close to D.C., Cleveland, and New York City, too. Fill in your address below to find out how close WVU is to you.